Lunds & Byerlys

Employees do not represent the diversity of downtown Mpls. The white lady restocking bread seems racist & discriminating towards non-​whites. Diversity training obviously doesn’t exist here.

Maybe train your employees how not to be paranoid bigots. God forbid a black man buy some groceries without you calling swat in.

I get a good feeling shopping here.
Usually a uniformed police officer near the entrance/​exit.
The fresh produce section seems small but it’s very well-​stocked and high quality.
Excellent cheese & olive selections if you’re a cheese/​olive buff. Several fresh food/​salad bars to mix and match by weight.
Prices might seem a bit high, but there’s often good sales, including a host of BOGO items — Buy One Get One.
Pharmacy, Coffee, Dry Cleaners.
Free off-​street parking (some covered).

Go see Liz in the cheese department. That woman is a cheese master. She will have you try a few and you’ll leave with the exact cheese you didn’t know that you wanted. She is amazing and a huge reason why I come to lunds.

4.5 stars — I go to this grocery store probably about 15 times a month.
Pro: Parking, $ 8 – 10 hot meals (ton of food, warmed for you). coupons (text and email) can be awesome (like $ 0.99 for 12 rolls of cottonelle/​quilted norther or $ 4.99 Tide), half off bins occasionally have random/​great finds
Con: Don’t get the salad bar bc it’s super expensive.

I’m basing this review mostly on their cheese department, but also their overall friendly service.
My whole life, I’ve never given much thought to Lunds or Byerly’s because I thought it was a yuppy place to shop with overpriced items that I could pick-​up for far less at another grocery store. However, more recently, my mind has begun to change…
I’m targeting this NE Mpls location in particular because of some recent tips that led me to their top-​of-​the-​line cheese department (cheeeeeeeeese). Apparently there is a cheese society that exists where only 6 people in MN are currently certified and 1 of them works in the cheese department at this location (her certificate hangs on the wall there). Everyone in that department that I’ve talked to is so passionate and knowledgeable that I’m simply going to have to carve out an afternoon to learn from them. They KNOW their cheese and they KNOW the people they’re buying their cheese from. It doesn’t hurt that they are eager and willing to share samples of the cheese along with their knowledge. I used to buy my cheese only from co-​ops and specialty food stores, but now I’ve added this location to my list!
Whether it’s coincidence or not, it seems like this location’s employees are on happy pills. Extremely friendly!

To the lovely woman behind the cheese counter. I think your name is Elizabeth? You helped me last weekend pick out a type of goat cheese and gave me excellent costumer service. I especially liked you telling me that you met the cheese maker at a conference-​it showed me your passion and enthusiasm for your work. Very much appreciated.

prices are a little high but produce is quality. selection of local artisan food (especially the cheeses) is bonkers good, although sometimes the staff is so knowledgeable on what things to pair up that they can get a little pushy. (of course they’re never wrong…) service at checkout is exceptionally friendly and efficient, but doing all of my shopping here every week would break my bank.

My favourite Lunds shop. See, I got so excited I spelled that with a «u» — like I used to back in the old country. I know, I know, old habits die hard. Also one of my favourite songs by Mick Jagger /​Rolling Stones. Haven’t you seen Alfie?
Lunds and Byerly’s — the fancy place to grocery shop. If I’m in Roseville I go to Byerly’s. If I’m in the Northeast area I will shop here, no holds barred. However, I know it can get pricey, but I am so happy with their selection of fresh, organic and locally-​sourced (whenever possible) meat and produce. Their salad bar is tops. Curried chicken and quinoa salad, fresh fruit salads and a vast collection of hot foods for a quick lunch to go. Brands like Steep & Brew, Peet’s and Peace coffees are available here. I also like their goat’s cheese, and the cranberry stilton. Their range of cheese is monstrous, it rivals Surdyk’s. They also have a large array of olives. Pitted, stuffed and brined, this is olive heaven for those who have acquired the taste. Not to diminish the Holy Land on Central and Lowry, their olive selection remains unparalleled. I like to pick up a small tub of olives to snack on every now and then.
Bakery and dessert section: My sis and I came here late one Friday night looking for a sweet treat. She bought half a Black Forest Cake (you can buy halves for around $ 10, full cakes go from about $ 20-​$ 30) and I got a Crème Brulee cup. We went home and had bites of each, both were delicious. They have tiramisu, fruit tarts, eclairs and other European pastries to choose from.
On your way out, pop into Caribou Coffee for an espresso drink. Located conveniently between the Pharmacy and the entrance to the underground parking garage. I always enjoy a trip to Lunds when I’m dining or shopping in this area, and the staff is always helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable.

I enjoy shopping at Lunds periodically for a few items in particular. The prices are on the high end, so I would not buy any of my staple items here, unless I was in need.
This location is close to home, yet not my favorite. The parking is free, if you can find a spot in the ramp. The store itself feels somewhat outdated compared to others. There is a Caribou coffee shop right when you walk in the door connected to the parking ramp. The best part of this store is that half of it is all produce, meat counter, salad and fresh food bar and cheese counter. The staff have always helped me find what I need in the cheese case and often educate me in the process. There are always a few foods out for sample here too.
My favorite about Lunds markets, is their daily deals. I find myself stopping in here frequently for $ 5 rotisserie chicken on Fridays. The deals haven’t seemed to ever change, so I will list them:
Wednesdays — $ 4.99 sushi (select items)
Thursdays — $ 4.99 flower bouquets
Fridays — $ 4.99 rotisserie chicken
When you are ready to check out here, everyone just stands in one line, then filters into the next open cashier. It seems to go much faster than other markets. Just be careful not to get sucked into buying something while you are waiting amongst the row of last minute items.

There’s a Caribou Coffee AND a dry cleaners in this Lunds! I’m not a Minneapolis resident, and I’ve not previously been introduced to Lunds. It seems great — an upscale neighborhood grocery comparable to Whole Foods. The only thing is that Whole Foods seems to be generally lower in price — it can be, as big a company as it is. But, I think Lunds just has to be accepted for what it is — an upscale, local grocery. Hell, there dry cleaners is IN the store…
I’d shop there regularly if I lived in-​state!

If I made six figures I would shop here every day because it is clean, food is always stocked and fresh, and service is impeccable. Since I don’t, I limit myself to maybe once month. Last time I was there I paid $ 12 for a bag of grapes but man were they worth it. They carry grapes from the Grapery in CA and they taste like cotton candy… anyways. The staff always go above and beyond when I ask questions and their salad bar is great.

The pluses:
1) Free parking — BONUS!
2) Easy access if you want a snack near the riverfront but do not want to pay restaurant or food truck prices
3) The nicest restrooms in the entire city
4) Incredible plant and succulent selection. I’m tempted every time I go here
5) Boar’s Head deli meats — THE BEST!
6) Caribou Coffee tucked inside
The minuses: Everything is priced high here, even something as ordinary as Cheerios. It’s not a good place to go for your weekly grocery trip but better for specialty items.

Generally good experience doing grocery shopping in Lund’s. Love their BOGO and on sale stuff, but the meat products can be overpriced. Lots of organic options even though I usually don’t pay much attention on that. Parking is awesome! I can always find a spot in their parking lot. Great location-​close to campus. It is convenient for public transportation. I live on campus and my roommate take the bus there all the time.

Well, my husband and I shop here regularly. We used to be regulars at the location in downtown Minneapolis off Hennepin and 13^th and then we moved and are now regulars at the Stone Arch Area location off University. The parking at this location is covered and easily accessible. the staff are just as friendly and the selection is decent (not as good because it is a smaller store). We really just shop for produce and meat and those are the items you want from Lunds as they are top notch. The prices are not as high as Whole Foods but are double Rainbow/​Cubs so expect to pay for what you’re getting.
I love their deli staff and meat men — they are always helpful and have hacked up a hock, sliced extra thin meat on request and are always available and never make me feel rushed. Their check-​out is quick and I love their separate pharmacy!
The poor issue is that they are not terribly coupon friendly but in the bad snowy weather if you’d like to have them deliver your groceries, for $ 9.00 they will!

I am a huge fan of this Lunds location, it’s always clean and the staff is always friendly. My only problem with Lunds is that everything is a little bit on the expensive side. They have plenty of organic and natural stuff to choose from, the produce is usually nice and fresh. The store is small: it features a caribou coffee and a pharmacy.

When i moved here from the Southeast where they have stores like Publix, Lunds/Byerly’s was the closest thing to that (like Wegman’s in the Northeast US).
The prices are kind of ridiculous, but the selection of organic foods and fresh fruits and veggies is awesome, so that’s the trade off.

This little market has pretty much been a lifesaver the past four months of my education in the Northeast. I love that there’s a Caribou inside. (Along with a pharmacy and a dry-​cleaning place). I can get my lunch from the giant buffet-​style deli, and then pick up a latte on my way out.
Like other people have said, the set-​up of the store is quite awkward and it’s annoying to have to weave in and out of motivated shoppers with full carts just to get to the check out. I’m pretty sure their phenomenal produce section and neverending selection of soups, ethnic food, american food, and sushi makes up for the strangeness. All of the staff that I’ve encountered here are more than willing to help you find what you need, and they generally seem happy to be doing their job. (With the exception of the cashiers, but I can’t say that I blame them…)
This is a good place for a business person, or just anyone who has a few minutes to grab a lunch and wants a huge amount of fresh, delicious food. It ain’t cheap by any means, but you’re paying for quality, and you’re getting just that.

Lunds, especialy this one is my favorite local grocer, a chain but a Twin Cities exclusive. The Deli here is the best, it’s got a great selection of deli meat including Boars Head Meats, my favorite. They’ve got a large and good quality bakery too, excellent croissants and tea rolls.
Another unique thing about Lunds is that I believe there are many products that debut here. It sometimes takes years for other places to carry those products, and when they are first being introduced there are usually free samples available.
This location is very unique as well, feels like you’re right in the middle of the city, and you are. It really reminds me of what a large store in Chicago or New York City looks and feels like, except here you get free parking, very nice place. Real good service too.

Bumping it up to a 5. Lunds is one of the main culprits when it comes to depleting my lunch time funds.
Lunds has amazing everything and such an array of choices for lunch!
Salad Bar
Sushi
Pre– Made Sandwiches
Pre– packaged deli salads
Impeccable salads by the lb. ** Turkey Almond is excellent.**
Desserts/​Pastries/​Cupcakes
Soup
Hot Bar that they switch up: Tacos, Pasta, Chicken etc.
Etc.
They just replaced their to go cartons with the recyclable old egg carton looking bowls and containers. I enjoyed the reusable plastic, but understand the switch.
The stuff by the pound adds up quick! Before I know it, I’ve ended up spending $ 16.00 for lunch.